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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (26 Apr 2018)

Tommy Broughan: 60. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the representations he has made to the Israeli Government regarding its use of live ammunition on civilians involved in the six week great march of return which began on 30 March 2018 in Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18395/18]

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

Tommy Broughan: We know it off by heart.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

Tommy Broughan: Hear, hear.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

Tommy Broughan: There is a sense of déjà vuin this debate, particularly the very lengthy start made regarding recommittal to Committee Stage, because we thought approximately one year ago that section 39 of the 2016 Act was in order, signed by the President and would be commenced. There is no question but that amendment No. 29, which the Minister has tabled, is a comprehensive attempt to finally...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

Tommy Broughan: On a point of order, I always respect the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's position in the Chair, but even though it is a recommittal of a Bill, is it not critical that we confine ourselves to amendments that are in order and to discuss those precise points in any contribution at this stage? We have had lengthy discussion about all types of aspects of road traffic policy.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

Tommy Broughan: Surely the remit has to be the amendments that are now before us which, to be fair, the House wants to get through as soon as possible. I thank our officials, who have done an outstanding job to bring the legislation forward.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (25 Apr 2018)

Tommy Broughan: I thank the Minister for his answer and I welcome his comments on planning. He referred to specific targets but surely he should have targets set for the 2030 and 2050 deadlines. The UK has 8.4 GW of solar capacity and Germany has approximately 35 GW. The Irish Solar Energy Association's chief executive, a former Deputy, Mr. Michael McCarthy, stated that the potential in Ireland was...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (25 Apr 2018)

Tommy Broughan: The number of proposals is extraordinary. It is welcome that the Minister and his colleague, the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government will work closely together on the planning front. When examining some of the applications, we were all struck by how one needed to cover the space of a GAA pitch plus a rugby or soccer pitch under an array just to generate 1 MW. Some 25 acres...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (25 Apr 2018)

Tommy Broughan: 22. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the national policy of his Department regarding solar arrays, solar power and the contribution such power may make to sustainable energy generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16263/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (25 Apr 2018)

Tommy Broughan: We have all noticed over the past year or two a major number of planning applications for solar power arrays, particularly in counties Wicklow and Limerick and in Fingal in north County Dublin. What is the current level of proposed solar array power generation? How does the Minister see it fitting into the renewable energy strategy? He announced photovoltaic, PV, grants for households in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cyber Security Policy (25 Apr 2018)

Tommy Broughan: 56. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the work and challenges faced by the national cyber security centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16264/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Closures (25 Apr 2018)

Tommy Broughan: 101. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) is being closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18285/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Litter Pollution (25 Apr 2018)

Tommy Broughan: 199. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the action he will take to ensure that tobacco companies make a contribution towards the clean up of waste in view of the fact that according to Dublin City Council, cigarette butts account for 60% of all street littler in Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18284/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Nuclear Plants (25 Apr 2018)

Tommy Broughan: 200. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department submitted an observation as part of the public consultation for the Hinkley Point nuclear plant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18288/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Nuclear Plants (25 Apr 2018)

Tommy Broughan: 235. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason Ireland was excluded from the transboundary impact assessment relating to the Hinkley Point nuclear plant in view of the fact that Ireland is the nearest state to this power plant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18286/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Regulations (25 Apr 2018)

Tommy Broughan: 236. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 239 of 18 April 2018, the residential units which are specifically wheelchair liveable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18135/18]

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Instruction to Committee (24 Apr 2018)

Tommy Broughan: I am delighted to have a brief opportunity to comment on this. It is unusual procedure. In my time in the House, I think I might have only seen it on one other occasion. A whole range of important measures that are necessary to improve road safety have been introduced in this country. It could be said that the Minister should have brought these issues before us in a more comprehensive...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Disability Funding and Disability Proofing Budget 2019: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)

Tommy Broughan: I welcome our guests and thank them for some very informative papers on disabilities and disability services funding. Did they carry out any analysis of budget 2018 and the decisions made in it? How are those decisions playing out during the current year? The delegates mentioned the Parliamentary Budget Office. What role would they like to see the office fulfilling in the disability...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (24 Apr 2018)

Tommy Broughan: 39. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when action No. 33 of the RSA Road Safety Strategy 2013-2020 (details supplied) will be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16271/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services Provision (24 Apr 2018)

Tommy Broughan: 46. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to improve direct ferry links to Europe in view of the imminence of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16270/18]